Investment Banking recruiting
Barclays summer internship: how to get in
Barclays appears in Paperclip’s investment banking network. 285 verified Barclays professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Barclays dates the firm has published
Every row below comes from Barclays’s own page or a university career-center listing, last checked on September 23, 2026. Status is computed from the dates at build time. Firms change portals without notice, so open the source before acting on a date.
| Program | Who | When | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Programme Two-part early-careers programme | First-years and sophomores | Not published | Dates not published | Barclays: Discovery Programme |
- Discovery Programme. The firm page says participants "may be considered for a 2027 internship." No dates.
All firms on one page: the deadlines tracker and the freshman and sophomore programs guide.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among Barclays professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The investment banking recruiting timeline
Compare summer analyst internships and full-time analyst openings separately. Eligibility and application timing depend on the employer, office, and program.
- Check the current employer posting for the program year, graduation requirements, and location.
- Record the stated deadline and check whether the employer describes rolling review.
- Track assessments and interviews separately from networking conversations.
How to actually get in
Research the team, ask relevant professionals about their experience, and apply through the official process. Networking can inform your preparation but does not guarantee an interview.
Most Barclays people in the network hold roles like Investment Banking Analyst, Investment Banking Associate, Consulting Analyst. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many Barclays employees can I reach through Paperclip?
285 verified Barclays professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to Barclays professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including Barclays when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Each firm hears from you at most three times a week.
When should I start recruiting for Barclays?
Check the current employer posting for the program year, graduation requirements, and location.
Which schools do Barclays employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include New York University, Georgetown University, University of Michigan, University of Virginia.
Let Paperclip email Barclays for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the Barclays analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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